Friday, January 27, 2012

Five Things: Steve Madden Finds

This Friday I figured that staying with the shoe theme would be fun. I ventured to Stevemadden.com and found a few of the shoes that I am dying to have in my closet right now. Consider this being Lindsey's want list. Notice I did not say need (I am trying to be a grown up and really determine the difference between need vs. wants). Does that give me enough brownie points to at least buy just one pair?!

Two things that cannot be wrong: leopard and preppy. This look is so amazing; it can be casual to glamor in an instant. I have been drooling over these for months now. Eventually, I will break down and purchase them and add them to my extensive collection.

If I said it once, I have said it a thousand times—I am a sucker for bows. Now this flat is great, it’s a natural color that is so hot right now but it also has a great touch with the rhinestone bow. It could make any girl feel like a pretty ballerina.

This flat almost has a southwest meets Native American feel to it and I must say—I don’t really hate it. I am actually drawn to it. Imagine this with dark washed jeans and a white blouse. It would be so crisp, clean, but still has a fun element to it.

Not sure what is drawing me to these; it could be the peep detail all over, the gold studs, or the great leather color. Whatever it is, they are doing it right. I see this early spring paired with a pretty floral sun dress with a matching leather belt. Almost a little rustic feel to these flats but still very edgy with the gold studs.

Last but certainly not least, every girl needs a peep toe wedge in her closet. This gives you everything: mile long legs, height, texture, and it’s such a neutral color you can wear them with just about everything. To me, this is a no-brainer .

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